DIY No Sew Curtains Using CDs

When my son needed curtains for his newly designed high-tech neon green area 51 style room I was at a real loss for what to do. He didn't want ordinary purchased curtains and he needed something to filter the light from shining through. These curtains made from old CDs were the perfect solution. They were easy and cheap and here's how you can make them yourself.

Supplies Needed
Fabric of your choice 4 inches wider than your window and 6 inches longer than your window.
No sew seam tape
Old or new CDs
Gorilla Glue
Scissors
Masking Tape
*optional clear plastic shower curtain

Instructions
The first thing you're going to do is measure your window. Be sure to add an extra inch on both sides of the window so that your curtains will adequately cover the edges. When you take the vertical measurements of your window start measuring 2 inches above the top of the window so that your curtains are long enough to hang on a rod above the window.

When you purchase your fabric keep in mind that you will be applying the CDs to the fabric so it's best to purchase a solid rather than a print. I prefer denim for young men however you can take this to a whole new level and use a shiny metallic fabric.

Whatever the dimensions of your window are, add an extra 4 inches to the width of your fabric so that you have enough to create no-sew hems. Since most bolts of fabric come in 48 inches wide you will typically need a minimum of 2 panels. The number of panels you make will depend on the width of your window. You can purchase heavier fabrics intended for reupholstering that come in wider widths though. Upholstery fabric makes excellent sun-filtering curtains.

Once you have your fabric fold and iron a one inch hem on right and left sides as well as the bottom of the material. Apply the no-sew seam tape to the hems according to the instructions on the package. Most times this simply means ironing but application can vary depending on the brand you buy.

After you have created 3, one inch hems on all your panel pieces, find a large enough space to lay one of your panels out flat. I prefer to use my living room floor but where you lay them out is up to you.